Change Quote by Socrates
““It is better to change an opinion than to persist in a wrong one.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Plato's Apology, 399 BC
Changing a mistaken belief is wiser than stubbornly clinging to it.
In simple terms: Better to revise a wrong view.
Update beliefs when evidence shows error.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- debates
- personal decisions
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would convince you to change a long-held belief?
- How does admitting error affect credibility?
People may resist change due to ego or fear of uncertainty.